A captivating tale of perseverance and growing up, the escape and survival of a thirteen-year-old boy in the wild forests of the Midwest. Gary Paulsen, one of America's most popular and beloved authors, in a gripping adventure novel, described his own turbulent childhood, family, country and teenagers, who at all times have the most important quality - not to despair under any circumstances, to overcome the greatest difficulties and survive in any conditions. Especially when they know how in advance.